Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Swadlincote have an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Hartshorne, Newhall
The top 12 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Swadlincote are...
- Alt. Entertainments - Music Matters
- Groove Noise - Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- AClassEntertainments.co.uk - The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
- DJ John Entertainment - Professional Wedding DJ Mobile Disco To Suit All
- TRAX Disco Roadshow - Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
- Gingers Mobile Disco and Karaoke - Disco, Disco Karaoke, Karaoke Only, Equipment Hire
- Dynamix Disco - Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- RJH Events - The Wedding And Event Dj's
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
Alt. Entertainments
Music Matters
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Groove Noise
Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
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5.0 out of 5 | 26 trusted reviews
The Specialist Wedding DJ
High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
More Details | Get A Quote |
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
More Details | Get A Quote |
PLATINUM DJmark Award Holders
Platinum is the second highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and are working their way up to a Diamond Award in due course by regularly submitting updated documentation.
Blue Flame Disco
Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
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AClassEntertainments.co.uk
The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
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DJ John Entertainment
Professional Wedding DJ Mobile Disco To Suit All
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
TRAX Disco Roadshow
Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
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Gingers Mobile Disco and Karaoke
Disco, Disco Karaoke, Karaoke Only, Equipment Hire
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Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
Dynamix Disco
Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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RJH Events
The Wedding And Event Dj's
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Typical DJ Prices in Swadlincote
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Swadlincote area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Swadlincote party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Swadlincote
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£150 - £200 | £200 - £314 | £314 - £470 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Swadlincote
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£225 - £320 | £320 - £500 | £500 - £710 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Swadlincote
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£125 - £182 | £182 - £274 | £274 - £480 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Swadlincote
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£100 - £158 | £158 - £229 | £229 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Swadlincote to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Swadlincote, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Swadlincote area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Swadlincote based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Swadlincote
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Swadlincote? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Swadlincote - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Swadlincote / 5 nearby
Nearby (5 options)
Aspect Hotel Tamworth (ex Ramada), Swadlincote DE12
Lawns Hotel, Derby DE73
Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park, Burton upon Trent DE15
Newton Park Hotel, Burton upon Trent DE15
Royal Hotel, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
0 in Swadlincote / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Calke Abbey, Derby DE73
Newton House, Burton upon Trent DE15
Staunton Harold Hall, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
4 in Swadlincote / 20 nearby
in Swadlincote (DE11 - 4 options) - More Details
Blackfordby Village Hall, Sandtop Lane, Blackfordby
Linton Village Hall, Winchester Drive, Linton
Newhall Village Hall, Bretby Rd, Newhall
The Old Post Centre, High St, Newhall
Nearby (20 options)
Barrow on Trent Village Hall, Derby DE73
Chellaston Community Centre, Derby DE73
Chilcote Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Donisthorpe Community Centre, Swadlincote DE12
Measham Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Melbourne Assembly Rooms, Derby DE73
Moira Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Netherseal Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Newton Solney Village Hall, Burton upon Trent DE15
Our Lady Of Lourdes (Crypt), Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Packington Memorial Hall, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Rickmans Corner Community Centre, Swadlincote DE12
Rosliston Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Smisby Village Hall, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Stanton Village Hall, Burton upon Trent DE15
Sts Michael & Marys Church, Derby DE73
Ticknall Village Hall, Derby DE73
Walton Village Hall, Swadlincote DE12
Waterside Community Centre, Burton upon Trent DE15
Wesley Hall, Derby DE73
7 in Swadlincote / 15 nearby
in Swadlincote (DE11 - 7 options) - More Details
Belmont Services Club, Belmont St
Church Gresley Indoor Bowling Centre & Old Hall, Church Gresley
Greenbank Leisure Centre, Civic Way
Newhall Labour Club, 154 High St, Newhall
Newhall Social Club, 97 High St, Newhall
Swadlincote Catholic Club, Darklands Road
Woodville Box Club, 3 High St, Woodville
Nearby (15 options)
Burton Leander Rowing Club, Burton upon Trent DE15
Burton-upon-Trent (Bretby) Golf Club, Burton upon Trent DE15
Hood Park Leisure Centre, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Ivanhoe Social Club, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Lullington Park Cricket Club, Swadlincote DE12
Measham Leisure Centre, Swadlincote DE12
Melbourne Sporting Partnership (Pavilion), Derby DE73
Moira Sports & Social Club, Swadlincote DE12
Netherseal St Peters Sports Club, Swadlincote DE12
Royal British Legion Chellaston, Derby DE73
Royal British Legion Melbourne, Derby DE73
St Peters Church Hall, Derby DE73
Stapenhill Football Club, Burton upon Trent DE15
Stapenhill Institute, Burton upon Trent DE15
Swarkestone Cricket Club, Derby DE73
0 in Swadlincote / 1 nearby
23 in Swadlincote / 45 nearby
in Swadlincote (DE11 - 23 options) - More Details
Mount Pleasant Inn, 109 Mount Pleasant Rd, Castle Gresley
The Admiral Rodney Inn, 65 Main St, Hartshorne
The Anchor Inn, 211 High St, Newhall
The Black Lion, 3 Main Street, Blackfordby
The Bluebell, 17 Main Street, Blackfordby
The Bulls Head, Woodville Road, Hartshorne
The Catchems Inn, Hearthcote Road
The Drum & Monkey, Castle Road, Castle Gresley
The Foresters Arms, 67 High Street
The Joiners Arms, Midway, Woodville
The Jolly Colliers, Rose Valley
The Mill Wheel, 29 Ticknall Road, Hartshorne
The Miners Arms, George Street
The Mushroom Hall, Main Street, Albert Village
The New Inn, High St, Woodville
The Railway Inn, Midway Road
The Rising Sun, 77 Church Street
The Royal Oak , 87 Regent Street
The Royal Oak, High Street, Newhall
The Sir Nigel Gresley, Market Street
The Springfield, North Street
The Tall Chimney, Hepworth Retail Park
The Thorn Tree, 59 Bretby Road
Nearby (45 options)
Amalfi White (ex Melbourne Liberal Club), Derby DE73
Lyric Room, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
Melbourne View Hotel, Derby DE73
The Anglesey Arms, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Barley, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Beeches, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Bird In Hand, Swadlincote DE12
The Black Horse, Swadlincote DE12
The Black Horse , Swadlincote DE12
The Blue Bell, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Bonnie Prince, Derby DE73
The Brickmakers Arms, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Brookfield, Derby DE73
The Bulls Head, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Bulls Head, Swadlincote DE12
The Bulls Head, Derby DE73
The Chesterfield Arms, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Colvile Arms, Swadlincote DE12
The Corner Pin, Derby DE73
The Crewe & Harpur Arms, Derby DE73
The Ferrers Arms, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Flagstaff Island, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Gate Inn, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Grove, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Hardinge Arms, Derby DE73
The Holly Bush, Swadlincote DE12
The Hollybush Inn, Derby DE73
The Jubilee, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Malt Shovel, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Masons Arms, Swadlincote DE12
The Navigation Inn, Swadlincote DE12
The Rawdon Arms, Swadlincote DE12
The Red Lion, Swadlincote DE12
The Robin Hood Inn, Swadlincote DE12
The Rose And Crown, Derby DE73
The Shoulder Of Mutton, Swadlincote DE12
The Shoulder of Mutton, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Smisby Arms, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Staff Of Life, Derby DE73
The Sump, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Tap House, Ashby de la Zouch LE65
The Travellers Rest, Burton upon Trent DE15
The Unicorn Inn, Burton upon Trent DE15
The White Hart, Swadlincote DE12
The White Swan, Derby DE73
Swadlincote DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Swadlincote will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Hartshorne, Newhall is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Swadlincote. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Swadlincote discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Swadlincote operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Swadlincote, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Swadlincote.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Swadlincote DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Swadlincote
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Swadlincote since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
Who are the best mobile DJs in Swadlincote? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Swadlincote are: - Alt. Entertainments - Groove Noise - The Specialist Wedding DJ - PC Roadshows Entertainments | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Swadlincote? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Swadlincote - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Swadlincote DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £200 - £314 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
I'm having a party in Swadlincote and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Swadlincote and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Swadlincote? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |